As Your Textbook Notes,there Has Been a Dramatic Increase in the Number

question 5

Multiple Choice

As your textbook notes,there has been a dramatic increase in the number of children diagnosed as autistic in recent decades.This increase is thought to stem primarily from:

• A) greater awareness of the symptoms of this disorder
• B) an increase in susceptibility to the disorder
• C) changes in the levels of environmental toxins linked to the disease
• D) viral factors not yet identified

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Definitions:

Heart Disease

A range of conditions affecting the heart, such as coronary artery disease, heart rhythm issues, and heart defects.

Isokinetic

Referring to a type of muscle contraction in which the muscle shortens at a constant rate, often used in physical therapy and exercise testing.

Isotonic

Describes a solution having the same osmotic pressure as some other solution, particularly that of a cell's cytoplasm, or refers to muscular contraction where muscle length changes while tension remains constant.

Isometric

Pertains to exercises or muscle contractions where the muscle length does not change, and no visible movement occurs, typically used to build strength and stability.